Costco is a store that many Japanese seem interested in.  It really showcases North American consumerism – Costco stores are huge box stores that resemble a warehouse and sell large items in large quantities or packages.  Strangely though, we don’t find the prices to be any better than going say, to a No Frill supermarket or Chinatown, but in Canada, Costco is convenient for families.  You can buy groceries, electronics, and household items in one trip.  On an average weekend, a Costco parking lot is crazy… really crazy.